As part of a government led initiative to encourage better dialogue between GP practices and patients, Alford Group of Doctors formed a PPG committee which met for the first time on the 20th of December 2011.

Objectives

The objectives of the group shall be to promote the benefit of the patients of the Practice without distinction of gender, race, colour or political, religious or other opinions or characteristics of individuals by encouraging development and quality of health promotion and health care services; to achieve this aim by liasing with the GPs and staff, other community health workers, Health Authorities and other persons or organisations concerned with health care.

The group shall be non party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. The group shall have power to affiliate to the National Association of Patient Participation Groups and to other organisations with similar charitable objects. The Group shall at all times respect diversity and will be committed to the principles contained within the Equality Act.

This shall be open to any patient of the Practice. Any patient may nominate themselves for election to the committee at the AGM in December. Removal of a patient from the practice list, for whatever reason, will disqualify continuing membership of the group.

As part of the Government’s planned reforms, Alford Group of Doctors have set up a Patient Participation Group to work with the practice to shape the future of medical services.

Would you like to assist us in giving your views and opinions on planned service changes?

Are you able to give some time during the working day to attend meetings, usually about every 6 to 8 weeks?

Would you be part of an email consultation group so we can consult you for your opinion on planned service changes?

If you feel you could provide this committment, please complete and return a form (available at the surgery) to Ian Atkinson, practice manager.However, if you wish you can complete this form online by choosing Option 1 at the side.